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MULINO ARENA

Located in an evocative position, overlooking the Arena waterfall that flows into the Fluvione, this watermill dates back to 1629 and is one of the typical watermills of the Roccafluvione area.


  • Mulino Arena

    Located in an evocative position, overlooking the Arena waterfall that flows into the Fluvione, this watermill dates back to 1629 and is one of the typical watermills of the Roccafluvione area.

  • Church of Sant’Ippolito e Cassiano

    The austere aspect of this church – once also used for defensive purposes – with its tall bell tower on the façade of the building, is still reminiscent of its function as a lookout post along a road for travelers.

  • Ruins of the Pizzorullo Castle

    Surrounded by lush vegetation, on top of a solitary hill, stand the ruins of one of the castles that were once under the domain of the State of Ascoli.

  • Ficocchia

    A small hamlet located on the north side of the Fluvione in the territory of the Municipality of Comunanza, which is now entirely abandoned. In the 15th century, it was under the domain of the Castle of Pizzorullo.

Length km

12.5

Time hrs

05

Max alt. mt

730

Difficulty

E

CHURCH OF SANT’IPPOLITO E CASSIANO

The austere aspect of this church – once also used for defensive purposes – with its tall bell tower on the façade of the building, is still reminiscent of its function as a lookout post along a road for travelers.

  • Depart from

    Venarotta

  • Arrive at

    Ficocchia

  • Distance

    12.5 km (7.8 mi.)

  • Max alt.

    730 mt (2,395 ft.)

  • Elevation gain

    950 mt (3,117 ft.)

  • Elevation loss

    876 mt (2,874 ft.)

  • Hiking time

    5 hrs



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RUINS OF THE CASTLE OF PIZZORULLO

Surrounded by lush vegetation, on top of a solitary hill, stand the ruins of one of the castles that were once under the domain of the State of Ascoli.

FICOCCHIA

A small hamlet located on the north side of the river in the territory of the Municipality of Comunanza, which is now entirely abandoned. In the 15th century, it was under the domain of the Castle of Pizzorullo.